—Presidents views of USSR, page 2. -Palms-to-Pines winner, 4, race results, 16. —Section News starts 5. —Forest of Friendship report, 11. —Impressions: Oshkosh '88,14.

At left, President Barbara Sestito presents Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova with a 99 pin. Above, cosmonaut Yuri Malyshev poses with 99s at the Soviet Space Center. By BARBARA SESTITO Where were all the pilots?

To choose one highlight from a 14 day helicopters, charter and commercial pilots, to us. trip to the Soviet Union would be im­ instructors, race pilots, and fixed base First, in Leningrad, a beautiful, old city of possible. operators. many historical and priceless treasures. Our It was nothing like I thought it would be. We all had our eyes and ears open, ready exchange was with Soviet Professional So many contrasts, so many questions ... to pounce on the first woman pilot we saw, Women in the House of Friendship. It was some answered, some not. Many doors and bestow upon her our many pins, very exciting and interesting. We spoke were opened for us, yet there was so much medals, photographs and stories. Several freely and were answered honestly. All was we didn’t see or couldn’t see. times we thought we’d found one, but she nice and friendly, but we met not one I went there looking for women pilots, would turn out to be a flight attendant for woman pilot. hoping to exchange ideas, stories, feelings Aeroflot, or in some other aviation oc­ Then on to Tbilisi where we had the same and friendship. What I found was a society cupation. experience. I don’t want to make light of of people as eager to know about us as we The search was on. Somewhere in the those exchanges, because they were in­ were to learn about them. Soviet Union there had to be a woman pilot, formative and gave us one-on-one contact Our group consisted of 32 women pilots, and we were determined to find her. with educated Soviet women. But where one 49-1/2, and the brother of one member. The object of our visit to the Soviet Union were the women pilots we had been We were representative of every possible was to meet with our counterparts and to promised? aspect in aviation. Two women were exchange ideas with people of like It had been nine days. We had toured and original astronaut trainees. We had professions and persuasions. It turned out seen folk dancing, musicians, ceremonies, recordsetters, parachutists, pilots of to be the problem; we were unique and so paintings and the circus. We had flown on specialized, it was difficult to relate anyone See PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE pane 4. CESSNA OWNERS STOP SEAT SLIPPAGE You don’t have to try other Lorans . before you buy a Northstar. 0 * * * * % ' • But it can be very, convincing. •

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By MARIE CHRISTENSEN Glasnost! Friendship! Summit meetings! Poignant All the world is looking toward the USSR at this moment in history. What an exciting time to go to the Soviet Union. Exchange Thirty-four Ninety-Nines and their friends waited in New York with un­ At right, cleaning ladies bearable excitement to begin the aviation from Soviet Georgia, one exchange. In the airport's Finn-Air lounge, of the group's favorite we met new travelers and renewed old areas. friendships from past trips before lifting of the way. Leningrad lay a short flight art. Leningrad is home to many writers, off on a night flight to Helsinki, each with away. artists and ballet dancers, and their her own thoughts about the adventure We were thrilled to be there. We had devotion to the arts is apparent. Some of ahead. Flying toward the dawn, the night plenty of time to reflect on this, however, us were able to see the ballet Giselle was barely two hours long ... but who during the next two hours in line for performed at the beautiful Kirov Opera could sleep anyway! Immigration and Customs. Our Intourist House that night. In Helsinki we met our interpreter, guide, Tamara, was there, and she too A bus ride to the Gulf of Finland gave Mariatta, who was to be with us the rest was with us for the trip. us opportunity to see some of the country Leningrad lies just south of the Gulf of and individual residences. For the most THE 99 NEWS Finland and is famous for it’s magical part, the summer resort “ dacchas” are Magazine of the International Women Pilots “ white nights.’’ The aurora borealis owned by the state and made available to bathes the summertime city in eerie white members of government. August 1988 Vol. 14, No. 7 light that makes it glow with a special All buses to the Gulf were crowded with magic. people trying to escape the heat. We Editorial Director: Marie Christensen By foreign standards Leningrad is a toured the gardens of the Summer Palace Editor: Robyn Sclair young city, founded in 1703 by Peter the of Peter I and his favorite place, a palace B O A R D o f D IR E C T O R S Great on the banks of the Neva River. called Mon Plaisir (My Pleasure). The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Originally it was called St. Petersburg. In Monday was our first exchange. Though President: Barbara Sestito 1917 Lenin formed the Marxist party not centered around aviation, it was a Vice President: Gene Nora lessen there, and in 1924 it was renamed gratifying exchange of ideas with the Secretary: Marie Christensen Leningrad in his honor. The city has more Union of Soviet Women. The site was the Treasurer: Carole Sue Wheeler than 250 monuments to Lenin, its hero. House of Friendship. At first it was very Director: Chanda Budhabhatti We stopped briefly at the WW2 formal, but soon became less structured Director: Harriet Fuller memorial, remembering that thousands of as we broke into small groups to share Director: Roberta Taylor men, women and children starved to areas of interest such as medicine, Director: Joyce Wells Immediate Past President: Hazel Jones death during Hitler’s 900 day siege. The education, science, law, etc. These Leningraders still feel the pain; they are a women were not pilots but were highly SECTION REPORTERS somber people. We also visited one of the educated, professional women. They Australia: Thelma Pyc monuments to Lenin before finally share the same concerns for world peace East Canadian: Donna Deakcn reaching our hotel on the Neva River. and various problems about home and Western Canadian: Barbara Meredith Weary and excited, we retired early, family. New England: Peggy Davidson though anticipation of tomorrow and the Leaving Leningrad for the Georgian city New York/New Jersey: Harriet Brcgman late night light made it hard to sleep. Tbilisi that afternoon, we boarded, for the Middle East: Evie Washington The largest atomic icebreakers and first time, Soviet built airplanes flown by Southeast: Lucy Young North Central: Martha Norman power equipment in the world are Soviet pilots, naturally. Photos were not South Central: Charlene Davis produced in the maritime industrial area allowed in either the airport or the plane. Northwest: Wanda Joyner we saw on the next day’s tour of the city. The men on board with us were Southwest: Mary MacDonald Leningraders were busily preparing their fascinated by all the American women; we city for the Saints Peter and Paul festival, communicated even without a common The 99 NEWS is published monthly by The and we stopped to watch men forging language. They appeared relaxed and fun- Ninety-Nines, Inc. at PO Box 98654, Tacoma WA 98498-0654. (206)588-1743. wrought iron decorations for the boat loving in contrast to the reserved The Ninety-Nines, Inc. is a non-profit parade. Children were having a chalk Leningraders. organization engaged in education, charitable drawing contest on the street, and local Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, on the and scientific activities and purposes. crafts and paintings were for sale. banks of the River Kura. The surrounding Non-member subscriptions are available for $ 12 per year. Please send changes of address to: We had packed with anticipation of cool mountains were covered with fog when Loretta Gragg, Executive Director temperatures. Wrong! It was hot and we arrived. Georgia is the “ bread basket” The Ninety-Nines, Inc. humid. Most women wore summer of the Soviet Union and the food we were PO Box 59965 dresses, men were in slacks and shirts. served was the best on the trip. Will Rogers World Airport Oklahoma City OK 73159 The morning was spent in the Her­ We met our city guide next morning -- (405)685-7969 mitage Museum, a place we sorely wished a charming man named Tournica. The city we’d had more time for. It houses a tour began with a funicular ride to the top fantastic collection of Western European Please see RUSSIA page 13. 3 ii f a

By SYLVIA PAOLI Notes: Mailing methods, legal status, taxes

Given the frequency with which we read business basically being conducted to charge you with a violation. It's always of anti-discrimination suits I am frequently through our organization. better to be safe than sorry, and thus I asked by members whether or not our all­ would urge you to consider it a personal female organization can continue to requirement to send your reports by survive. Without going into great detail, On a different note, I have been taken certified mail. you can rest somewhat easy in knowing to task for implying, several months back, that, to date, not one of those decisions that in order to claim the immunity of­ was made on facts that duplicate our fered by a NASA report you were I have had recent reports of some 99s organization. ■'required" to send that report by certified having their tax returns audited as to their The majority of cases were decided mail. So let me distinguish between an 99 deductions. Our members have, as a because of business overtones in the club FAA "re q u ire m e n t" -- which it is NOT, rule, been very successful in defeating or organization being attacked. The group and what SHOULD be a requirement for attempts to disallow any of those found to be discriminating was actually you as an individual, given the state of deductions. However, tax laws and being used as a forum for making our mail service! procedures and personnel do change, so I business contacts, or conducting A certified mail receipt will never be would appreciate hearing from any of you business. The 99s are far more important until you fail to get back the unfortunate enough to face an audit. Your educational, charitable and service - identification strip from your NASA report experience and input may be of some oriented than those other groups, with no at about the same time the FAA decides assistance to another member.

Richardson wins Palms-to-Pines

Gini Richardson won 1988’s nineteenth annual Palms - to - Pines Air Race, flown in memory of Mary Sebelius July 22 and 23. Departing Clover Field in Santa Monica. California. 74 pilots in 38 planes started and finished the course in Bend. Oregon. The 752 sm race had a Modesto stop/fly-by and an RON at Redding enroute to Bend. The awards breakfast was on the 24th -H. Glenn Buffington

Please see race results on page 16. Gini Richardson

gobbled down lunch and reported to the and representing you throughout the world. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE bus. We were taken to Red Square, in time Many events have happened in the last two Continued from page 2. for the changing of the guards at Lenin’s years, and we can all be proud of our tomb. Many of us negotiated the cob­ accomplishments. We will soon dedicate a blestone in high heels. Then off to the beautiful, new two story building in domestic Aeroflot flights twice - an ex­ promised meeting. Oklahoma City, a facility to serve as a perience in itself. We had been implored to At last, Soviet women pilots! First a legacy to the future of our organization wait for the Moscow meeting; surely they “ Night Witch,” a combat pilot from WW2. because we had the foresight to do it now. would materialize women pilots for us there. She told a fascinating story of a love affair There is still much work to do. Our with an American pilot. They were parted by membership problem is turning around, The flight from Tbilisi to Moscow was hot the war and she never saw him again. thanks to Stacy Hamm, our diligent and humid. We were all tired and very We met a parachutist and a helicopter membership chairman. We need to con­ hungry. It was 1 pm and we had been given pilot who had set many records in the tinue her hard work, each of us reaching out a bag breakfast (mineral water, hard-boiled Soviet Union. We all introduced ourselves to a fellow woman pilot. egg, bread, cheese and the ever-present and waited for the guest of honor, Valentina But we also need to have more fun. We cucumber) by the hotel. We had been Tereshkova. She was as pleased to meet us sometimes forget to do this and instead bog served a single glass of juice on the hour as we were her. We exchanged gifts and ourselves down in organizational work, and a half flight. she accepted the Ninety-Nine pin as a becoming more and more serious about Our guide in Moscow informed us we symbol of camaraderie with all the women things instead of people. were definitely to meet women pilots, at 5 pilots of the world. Meeting Valentina was We should not lose sight of the fact that pm at the Soviet House of Friendship. We the highlight of the trip for all of us. She is a the main reason we organized in 1929 was had to be at lunch at 2 pm and then on a beautiful, gracious lady. to help each other. Sometimes the serious bus to tour the city. facade we project hides the really good What a great bunch of troopers. As hot, times we have as members of this unique tired and hungry as they were, my fellow This is my last message to you as your organization. It’s time we opened up and let travellers jumped into their finest outfits, president. I have enjoyed working for you others see how really great we all are. NEW YORK — NEW member of the NJ Pilots' Assn, JERSEY______joined her in his C210. Anna ...99s win top spots in'300' Daly brought her Cl72 from ...First Section fly-in held Chairman Betty Pifer. Long Island Millville, then Lynne Forbes and Jean Flakker was the 1988 Doris Abbate, Mae Smith, Jill jointly with seaplane event Jim arrived from Doylestown in recipient of the Alice Hammond Hopfenmuller and Bozena Syska their plane, and gradually the ...Dance mixer starts good Scholarship, awarded each year joined Orange County chapter plane count went up to ten summer in NY — to a chapter member seeking an members Elinor Todd, Barbara including two other members of North Jersey advanced rating. Jean plans to Ward and Kim Wilks, plus the NJ Pilots Assn. By 4 pm We finished airmarking pursue her instrument rating. Minnesota's Gail Vail, for a tour thunderstorms had moved into Andover • Aeroflex Airport in of the tower at New York the area so flying ceased. June, having waited since last New York Capital District Kennedy International Airport Olive Krouse flew her Archer October when the airport name We hosted the first Section fly- May 26. Giving the tour was in the Delaware chapter's Poker was painted, until repaving was in at the annual Speculator, New Susan Farrell, for six and a half Run, with her granddaughter and complete this spring. Voting on York seaplane seminar June 4. years a controller and training Kate Macario as passengers. Kate next year's budget was ac­ Long Island member Doris specialist. Ida Van Smith and w as im pressed w ith the w ay it complished under a tree off to Abbate flew in to Piseco Airport Ruth Vitaglione, Marilyn Kamp was run and brought home the one side of the runway while the for the fly-in. Harriet Bregman, from Central New York, Eastern SOP in case we want to sponsor a first coast of paint dried. Mary Wolfe and Ruth Green New England's Harriet Fuller, Poker Run sometime. Our annual poker run was drove, also bringing former and Jerry Ann and Marilu W'll soon have a new member April 30, and a great success. member Stephanie Szelwian. Jurenka from Texas Dogwood all in Ethel Bailey's student, Nancy Central New York was participated. The out of towners Beck, who passed her private Garden State represented by Dorothy Mercer. were onroute to Russia at the checkride. June 1 marked passage of the tim e. Marge Pinciotti wrote in gavel from outgoing Chairman Western New York Dottie Campbell and Doris thanks to the Parkersburg FSS Diana Dade into the capable The Buffalo Air Field open Abbate joined the Aeroclub of for their help during bad weather hands of newly elected Pat house got our help June 26. We New York in Boston to honor following the Fall Middle East Valdata. Serving with Pat for the also provided refreshments at a Edna Gardner Whyte, still a Section meeting. Judy Terrana is next two years will be Vice safety clinic in Niagara Falls June current pilot with over 35,000 the manager of the station and chairman Susan Kennedy, 6, and were scheduled to have a hours. Doris, Ida, and Joyce wrote to thank Marge for her Secretary Jean Flakker, and Janet booth at the airshow there July Malkmes flew to Kansas for the letter. Judy said briefers get Davis, treasurer. 16. induction of new honorees into frustrated trying to persuade The Garden State 300, 16th in the Forest of Friendship. Very pilots to pay more attention to a row, was held June 4 with 28 Central New York active Governor Doris -- now weather and were delighted that airplanes taking to the skies from New officers were elected at international secretary -- also someone took the trouble to say Allaire Airport. Racquel McNeil the June 11 meeting and are went to the All Canada meeting, thank you. She also said she had and copilot Steve Waldman Nancy Morgan, chairman, the Southwest Section meeting in given the two briefers Letters of placed second, Evelyn Kropp and Joanne Bolton, vice chairman, California and the New England Commendation. her son Robert third. Jean Barbara Ladd, secretary, and Section meeting in Kittering, Gayle Henze and Herb, Margot Flakker and her 49 1/2 Mike Marcia Buller, treasurer. M aine. Eld and Terry, Eileen Hancox placed eighth, Pat Valdata and We're supporting efforts to and Murphy Fenstermacher all copilot Robin Gaby tenth. The start an Operation Skywatch MIDDLE EAST joined the Northeast Bonanza race was open to all licensed program similar to that done by ...PA pennies-a-pound Society on a fly-in weekend to pilots, but four of the top ten 99s in eastern Canada. Also, we good despite adversity Tidewater Inn in Easton, spots went to 99s. sponsored an FAA safety seminar ...Letter to FSS sparks Maryland. They met a few 99s Other awards included a June 22 at Lake Oswego Airport. warm feelings all around from New England, among other trophy for the highest fuel score . . .MD tries a new twist interesting people. with a low time crew, won by Greater New York with sailplanes — On June 3, Gayl flew Louise Pat, while Jean was awarded for The summer started on the Sacchi, Marge Bryant and Kate the highest scoring team with a right track with an informal Eastern Pennsylvania Macario to Boston to attend the low time crew. Racquel won the dance mixer with the Wings Club Our Pennies - A - Pound Godfrey L. Cabot award lun­ coveted Alice Hammond Ju ne 8. We also scheduled a fly- encountered more problems than cheon at the Aero Club of New Perpetual Trophy, awarded in to the third annual aerobatic usual this year, but managed to England. Edna Gardner Whyte yearly to the top scoring 99. Not day with Mudry Aviation at turn a decent profit. By 11 am received their award this year, to be outdone, sixth place was Dutchess County Airport. Sunday morning, the weather and we all enjoyed her won by 49 l/2s Jim Pifer and Joe Several other fly-ins are planned improved and Margot Eld started recounting of early experiences. McNeil. Thanks to superb over the summer, although no flying many waiting passengers E.B. Weiss and John flew their leadership from Contest dates are set yet. in her Bonanza. Jim Ajamian, a Comanche to the Louisiana Air 5 Tour. Twenty planes from all in late June also. The 94th Aero Squadron at A ntique I Classic Division over the country made the tour, Suffolk, Virginia airport's College Park Airport in Chapter 3. We viewed some rare enjoying canoeing, tours of airmarking was completed June Maryland was the site of our and beautifully restored aircraft, NASA's rocket test facilities, an 11. It's beautiful -- fly over and annual installation banquet. New including a Waco RNF, 1943 offshore housing factory, a take a look. officers include Chairman R.J. C ulver PQ 14, N2S-5 Stearm an, mustang ranch, and much more. McGlasson, Vice chairman Peggy Stinson 10A, a Porterfield and Western Pennsylvania Doyle, Secretary Martha Tid- the incomparable Beech Potomac Our annual aerospace more, and Holly Merrifield, Staggerwing D17. We held our annual banquet education day at Westmoreland treasu rer. June meeting was a poker run, dinner at Amelia's restaurant in County Airport was held May 21, Walt Starling, traffic pilot for with stops in North Carolina at Crystal City, Virginia. Twenty of with approximately 28 scouts, 12 WLTE radio station, was guest Anson County, Cheraw, Moore us, plus three guests, enjoyed leaders, but only seven of us speaker. He described his work County and Stanley County. mutual company over a delicious attending. Even though we had meal. Several announced treks to small numbers, it was a great Oshkosh for the EAA fly-in. time. Charlie Green, tower chief, Thank went all round for support arranged for the state police in preparing for the chapter's helicopter to highlight the day participation in the Aerospace with an appearance. and Aviation Career Day at Andrews AFB May 20. Washington D.C. Lin Clayberg, Amy Leete, Maryland Hedy Jaffe, Laura Zerener and Seven airplanes turned out for Bev Sharp attended the OX-5 our June meeting, a picnic at Mid dinner at the Roma Restaurant - Atlantic Soaring Center in May 9 Bev talked ex­ Fairfield, Pennsylvania. The idea temporaneously about the 99s. to explore the center and take a The OX-5 club was organized in ride in a glider was put forth and 1955 with 12,000 members who well - orchestrated by Ed Loeb had to have owned or worked on and Judy Hutchinson. Those of the engine prior to December 31, us who took our first glider ride 1940. Just 4000 members remain. CAROLINAS CHAPTER—Poker playing pilots convened at found a new perspective on The Great Bland Company flying. BBQ "N " Fly-in was such a huge Stanley County Airport in Albemarle, North Carolina. success, we're going to try a with an engaging presentation, Eileen Malan’s pair of Jacks was Hampton Roads campout there October 29 and remarking on the increase in the winning hand. Business New oficers were installed at a 30. Peggy and Warren, Bev and women in aviation over the meeting was followed by a buffet dinner meeting June 7. They Ed, Amy and Tom, Maureen and years. The chapter chairman's hosted by Sylvia Hams, include Joan Brockett, chairman, guest Anne all flew down in award was given to Barbara picture Betty Armstrong, vice chairman, terrible haze to the New River Rohde, and inscribed pins to last Linda Bangert, secretary, and Valley Airport and were met for year's joint recognees Joan Stalk, Florida Goldcoast Maria Flint, treasurer. Outgoing the hour drive to R.J.'s and Dan's Betty Fisher, and Polly Carico. Father's Day was celebrated Amy Leete, Barb Rohde, and with a fly-in at Indiantown Lin Clayberg flew out to a Airport, which holds the beautiful Forest of Friendship distinction of having the longest celebration in Kansas. Gerda grass runway in the U.S. at 6300' Ruhnke's plaque is near the X 250'. It was used for heavy dogwood tree and flag of aircraft and bomber training in Virginia. Banquet guest speaker World War II. All 22 attendees Jeana Yeager was much enjoyed. then went to Seminole County Inn for a buffet lunch, and after thoroughly stuffing themselves, flew home in various aircraft of a SOUTHEAST new class: Cessna 172 heavy ...... Father's day fly-in at Bonanza heavy ... Decathlon U.S. ’ largest grass strip heavy. ...Spaceport begins youth Florida Spaceport programs at Space In April, the subject was "How HAMPTON ROADS—This able crew turned out to airmark a Camp — to Fly an Air Race," which compass rose at the Suffolk, Virginia airport. helped five crew teams ready chairman Rosemary Doud cabin at the foot of Big Walker Carolinas themselves for the fourth annual received the chapter's gift of a Mountain. Lin zoomed down 1-81 We met in May at Burtington Great Southern Air Race. Jeannie silver Amelia Earhart com­ direct from Hagerstown and beat Municipal Airport, in con­ Ball represented the chapter at memorative coin. Rosemary them all in a Porsche, making the junction with the annual EAA the N1FA Safecon meet in represented us at the In- 300 miles about an hour ahead of Fly-in of the North Carolina, Monroe, Louisiana. Several went 6 ternational Forest of Friendship the pilots. South Carolina, and Virginia to the Section meeting in Perry, Georgia. numbering 41 kept our fueling a slide presentation about women recognized include Dorothy May meeting took place at the and impoundment teams busy. in aviation and the 99s to the Hudson, Susan Skelton, Marcia newly opened Space Camp in A June meeting at Campbell White Collar Club of Elgin, Gietz, Leann Anthony, Juanita Titusville, Florida. We toured the Airport added to our treasury Illinois ... We completed air­ Hull - Pollock, Sharon Pfeiffer, facilities, and starting in June, with a lunch auction. marking Howell New Lenox Patricia Schroeder, Lisa Fall, some of us will lead guest Virginia attended the June 11 Airport, with Cynthia Madsen Nancy Warren, Linda Orth, programs for youngsters at­ meeting of Silver Wings in Des and 49 1/2 Ralph, C onnie and Susan Sears, and Mary Shanley. tending the camp this summer. Plaines, Illinois, where Verne Mike Miller - Grubberman and Anne Black, airmarking Jobst was guest speaker. their son Chris, Ti Flentge, Jeff chairman, reported completion Florida Suncoast Heal, Sue Kulik, Ed Beaulieu, of two projects, one at A poker run was held in May, Central Illinois Mary Ellen Landen, and Ruth Greenwood Municipal Airport with 50 participating. First prize We were well - represented at Rockcastle applying final touches June 4, and one at Mount was $99; a member donated the the Illi - Nines Derby in ... Air activity this month Comfort Airport June 10. $49.50 second prize. Hostess was Danville, Illinois, which Lynne featured a tour of the new FSS at Nita Hull - Pollock, Lafayette Doris Briggs at the terminus Trupin and Jean West co - Greater Kankakee Airport, given Tower Chief, will be working in airport in Venice, Florida. The chaired. Barbara Jenison and by John Bogusch and Rod the tower at Oshkosh, Wisconsin route of flight took planes along Betty Le Compte served on the McClure. Twenty two in seven during the EAA Convention this the beautiful suncoast of Florida. hospitality committee. Theo planes participated. year. A potluck was held afterward. Sommer, Wanda Whitsitt and The June meeting was a Rose Andrew were the tran­ Greater Kansas City Indiana Dunes business meeting at Mary sportation committee. Anita Installation of officers was a Charlene and Walt Falkenberg Bryant's home, with 30 at­ Albert was part of the fueling highlight of our June 2 meeting. and Diana Austin chaired the tending. team. Bob West, Max and Deed The Blue Maxine Scholarship Indiana Dunes Air Rally this Holcomb, Bob Hull, and Barbara was given to Janet Mason, for year. The event was a Jenison judged pylons. George completion of instrument and proficiency and a mystery race, NORTH CENTRAL Sommer drove over 200 miles multiengine ratings. Janet was with 30 questions. Joy Black and ...Forty one turn out for transporting people and helping also honored with our chapter's a friend took first place; Phyllis Illi-Nines race...Chicago with errands. Seven members member of the year award with a Petcoff and her son, second; takes five committee and two 49 l/2s flew in the race, plaque and a pen set. Chris and Rawson Murdock awards at Section meeting including Wanda, Linda Many attended the June 18 third; and Linda Mattingly and ...Three Rivers honors Schumm, and Rose Emhoff, International Forest of Friend­ Joy Rickel fourth place. Cochran in cut crystal— Marge and Don Hughes, Lou ship ceremonies, and afterward Charlene, Courtney and Earl Trupin, Barbara Brusseau and met for lunch in downtown Bargerhuff, Joy, and Verne and All Ohio Mary Waters, and Linda Hamer. Atchison, Kansas. Paula Rickel represented us at We welcomed beautiful the International Forest of weather for the Buckeye Air Greater St. Louis Friendship. Courtney accepted Rally Ju ne 11. D avid C rossen Chicago Area Anna Galakatos hosted our the certificate from Faye Gillis and Norbert Hoffman took first Our members came home from summer swim party June 21. The Wells on behalf of Jane Wilson. place in the 201 mile course, the North Central Section Spring water was delightful since we, Our new booth made its debut which began at Ashland County meeting with five first place like the rest of the midwest, have at the Elkart Air Show. Joy Black Airport and featured three committee awards. For aerospace suffered extremely hot, dry did an expert job in its creation. airport pylons, three mystery education, Chairman Connie conditions. Several chapter members were at locations, and a fly-by over Millie - Grubberman; aviation We sold donated items at the the air show talking up the 99s Charles Mell Dam. Mary activities, Chairman Sue Kulik; Gundaker Realtor's Annual Craft and selling items for the chapter. Whitacker of Coshection, Ohio membership, Chairman Sharon / Garage sale on June 25. Due to won the spot landing contest at Ann Schorsch, 66 membership, the record breaking heat, the Kentucky Blue Grass the end of the rally. Dottie Chairman Pat Thomas; and turnout was not as good as usual, We're proud of our new Anderson with Harold Carey and scrapbook, Chairman Yvonne but we did add to our treasury. airmarking project at the Mike Vucelic with Nick Vucelic Warren. Gail Wenk received the Ruth Bohnert and Laura Southwest Regional Airport and came in second and third Governor's Service Awrd for her Winkelmann. our newest look forward to the next. respectively. outstanding contributions. member, competed in the llli • Skip and Mary Jo Gumbert, Madeleine Monaco, who Nines Derby. They brought Martha Kuhn, and Kaye Moore Aux Plaines completed her multiengine home the rookie pilot trophy, were present to see our nominee Cook Memorial Library in insructor certification, was this being their first race. to the Forest of Friendship, John Libertyville, Illinois featured the honored with an AE Scholarship Paul Riddle, accept his cer­ 99s in an aviation display during m edal. Indiana tificate. Mr. Riddle is a Kentucky June. Created by Virginia Other goings on of note: Ruth Highlight of our June meeting native. Rabung, it highlighted women in Rockcastle was named Accident at Columbus Airport was the aviation, the Illinois Air Bear Prevention Counselor of the Year installation of officers and Lake Erie program, and memorabilia. for the Great Lakes region at the recognition of new and 25 year Jim and Evelyn Moore of Toni Reinhard, Johanne Noll, General Aviation District Office members, including Esther Mentor, Ohio hosted our June Mary and Carl Wedel, Margaret 3’s Accident Prevention Berner, Verda Brittingham, Mid installation meeting. New officers and Henry Biedron, Sue Johnson, Counselor Awards dinner. The Fernandes, Ethel Knuth, Mildred are Marg Juhasz, chairman; and Virginia Rabung assisted at Great Lakes Region consists of 12 Moore, Gloria Richards and Sandy Stokes, vice chairman the Illi-Nines Air Race June 2-5 districts in eight states ... Ruth Dorothy Smith, who all shared Alice Henry, secretary; and at Danville, Illinois. Participants Franz and Mary Panczyszyn gave their 99 stories. New members Evelyn Moore, treasurer. 7 Bev Demko, a member of the member's occupation, number, Yankee Air Force, crewed on a names and ages of her children, World War II B-25 for the YAF grandchildren, and so on, place Memorial Day activities at and date of birth, hobbies, Willow Run Airport in Michigan. aviation awards and flying actiities, membership in flying Minnesota organizations, posts held in the We're welcoming new 99s, date she began flying and members Jean Leeth and Pat was licensed, her ratings and Koslowsky. aircraft ownership, and home A basket social and t-shirt flying base. contest June 26 was the first of Pauline and Jack Winthrop our flying activities this fiscal hosted the fly-in, drive-in, year. The event was planned by perenially perfect picnic. We had new activities co - chairmen Ellie an opportunity to inspect old and and Bill Nelson. new planes in the Wintrop's Despite a large number of hangar. They've returned from problems, Debbie Sorrenson and flying their Waco to a biplane fly- DALLAS—Compass rose her crew airmarked a hangar in at Bartlesville, Oklahoma. airmarkers (above) at McK­ roof at the airport at St. Cloud, We've begun a program of inney Airport are I. to r. Minnesota June 14. They were sponsorship for 66 pilots. Each is Bonnie Tassa, chairman and short of supplies and were matched with a 99 and they her son John, and 66 Jenni relocated, but all letters were promise to listen to each other's Smiddy. At right, photogra­ completed by sundown. flying stories. The 99s provide pher Margie Carter captures Officers were installed at a encouragement and share the the unusual method employed June 12 m eeting, and include spirit of flying. When the student by Missy Tips haw. Barbara Chairman Liz Groth, Vice passes her checkride, her Kurtz, Coastal Bend chapter, chairman Kathy Berg, Secretary sponsor is privileged to pin her and a more conventional Bonny Lewis, and Treasurer Liz as a new 99. painter is in the background. Lanreslag. July 16 we began the first of a Below are new El Paso series of fly or drive lunches. chapter officers I. to r. Fara Three Rivers Green, chairman; Debbie We met at Baer Field to visit Fort Worth Reavis, vice chairman; the 122nd Tactical Fighter Wing We're welcoming new Guadalupe Hernandez, of the Air National Guard in members Ronie Britton, Helen secretary; Marsha Mascorro, June. Bob Myers briefed us, Houpt, and Carole Morris. treasurer. answered our many questions, and showed us their maintenance El Paso hangar. We were pleased to have 66 Our annual AE com- Robin Weiman at the installation memmorative cut crystal is banquet. She's flying a Cessna complete. This year it features 152 and has passed her private Jackie Cochran and the Women written exam. Fara Green is new Air Force Service Pilots. We chairman, Debbie Reavis, vice hope to have it on display at the chairman, Guadalupe Her­ convention. Marcia Nellans or nandez, secretary, and Marsha Linda Pulver have raffle tickets. Mascorro, treasurer. Other goings on: We sold 58 breakfasts, part of our ongoing were also on board. Gladys was a Anita de Villegas and Peggy SOUTH CENTRAL fundraising effort, at the June chapter member, and she and Campbell created an informal ...Houston helps Martha breakfast at West Texas ... A Bill together were very sup­ welcoming committee for Martha Esch 'Barnstorming USA' flying seminar for the local Girl portive of the 99s. Gladys was Esch's "Barnstorming U.S.A." ...Twenty try radio contest Scouts on June 24 ... Vickie commander of the Lubbock journey. Martha's is a five month

with formation flight — Wingett's presentation to the El Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, a project, an aerial hitch - hike Paso Aviation Assn. June 28 was post that Bill had held as well. across the country; she accepts Colorado reportedly excellent. She spoke Flying was an important part of rides strictly in vintage aircraft. Diana Williams hosted our on career avenues via the Air the Harr's lives. They were well She plans to write about the annual family picnic at Parkland Force Academy, ROTC, and as qualified pilots, both instrument adventure in a book on vintage Estates with swimming, tennis an airline pilot. rated; whatever happened up planes and their owners, after and an afternoon of fun, food, there had to be beyond their trip completion in October. and hangar flying. Lubbock control. We will miss them very Anita, by the way, did fly Martha It is with great sorrow we m uch. to LaPorte, Texas in her T-6. Dallas report that Gladys and Bill Harr A very successful airmarking We're putting out a chapter were killed in the crash of their Houston was accomplished by the roster with Bonnie Tassa as plane north of Abilene, Texas Ninety - Nines here have been chapter, at the Westheimer editor. It will include each June 26. Their two grandchildren active in several flying activities. Airpark. We did both runways and the name. Evie Aussen, and Rose Whinery. convention are Joan Boyd and Betty Jones gave individual Improvements to the pilot Irene Wackernagel. awards to a paint bespeckled facilities at Weiser Airpark were Oklahoma Safety chairman Saundra bunch. attempted by a group of 20 pilots Friendly faces prevail as the Steinmeier presented a We've created an enviable who entered a local radio station 10th annual Okie Derby swings fascinating in-depth study of the record for sponsorship of contest and flew a formation of onto final with Jan Perry as January fatal crash of one of her monthly FAA safety meetings, the station's call letters. Carol control chief. Peterson AFB flying club planes. with one each month so far this Brackley, Anita de Villegas, Lois Susie Sewell is coordinator of One point raised was that even if year. We even delivered a Gronau and Susie Bradley took the A.E. luncheon during the pilot is well qualified in all portion of the program in May. part. Though we didn't take the convention, and along with the aspects, is the right seat Our fourth annual Poker Rally grand prize, it was a true aviation Tulsa chapter, we’re planning a passenger someone who will gets bigger and bigger. It started experience. presentation there also. cause a problem in the cockpit? with an old - fashioned picnic, Rose and Bill LePore finished Other goings on include Helen We will soon lose a very active then hands were judged. Pat Day second in the great Southern Air Holbird and Poochie Rotzinger, member in Major Kelly Hamilton was in first place for $99. Second Race, coming home with cash recorders and gofers at the Okie - Barlow (USAF). She is being was Florence Erdmann, third and prizes. Incidentally, they Twistoff Regional Aerobatic transferred to Grissom Air Force Mary Vroman, and in fourth also flew Edna Gardner Whyte Contest in Stillwater, Oklahoma Base in Indiana. Though Kelly place, Harold Vroman. back home to Texas. If anyone Two airmarkings were says she's glad to return to Six of us flew to Denver City see Edna, ask her about the 49 completed June 11 at Arrowhead piloting instead of instructing for breakfast in June. 1/2's landing. Cathy and Mike and Fountainhead state lodges. academy cadets, we'll miss her. AIRSHO 88 was, again, our big Wappler finished the race in the Susie Mitchell, Poochie, Carol Other goings on include Bev money maker. Though shor­ m iddle. Sokatch, Shirley Brown and Giffin, who plans ten days in thanded, we survived anyway at For the fourth year, Lois Sherry Kelly, along with 49 l/2s, Oshkosh, Wisconsin as chairman the biggest airshow in this area. Gronau again drove the Sports were a busy bunch ... Helen of airplane greeters for the Afterward, JoAnn and Steve Car Club of America Grand Prix Holbird has accepted the office of annual EAA convention ... Cam Price held a swimming party at in Copperas Cove, Texas. She secretary ... Pam Jones is hosting Stomberg and Clancey their home. Two C-5 pilots also finished second in the Mazda Rosemary Jones, a Florida 99, represented the 99s safety in­ came, and without much ex­ 626. before convention. Instead of a terests at the Pikes Peak Area perience in small planes, were hotel bill, Rosemary will make a Council of Governments Seminar very interested in the ideas and Kansas chapter donation. Wouldn't it be on regional aviation planning ... attitudes of private pilots. We’re welcoming Cheryl great to hve a 99 bed and Congratulations to Tammee Sutton, who joined the 99s at a breakfast club worldwide? ... Williams on her new job as a South Louisiana meeting Janet Yoder hosted in Norma Vandergriff was honored reservations agent with America The Lafayette Airshow in May June. Helen Simmons, a charter by the Flying Farmers in West Airlines ... to Clancey for was attended by Jan Phillips, Liz member, drove all the way from Oklahoma and at the in­ passing her CFI written ... and to Stuller, Pat and Lauren Ward, Abilene to attend. Officers were ternational convention in St. Joanne Wormsbacher on passing Margaret Standing, and Sandra installed, and Marilyn Copeland Louis, Missouri ... Jan and her medical, getting current, and Leder. gave a comprehensive report on Charlie Perry, Phyl and Bob helping pilot her Cessna 182 to Lake Charles members plan to the activities at convention. Howard, Sue and Bill Halpain, Florida for a business con­ airmark Lake Charles Regional Sammy Lambrechtse has been and Susie and Phil Mitchell flew vention. in time for the September open promoted into engineering at to the Bahamas May 13-17. house. They practiced by helping Beech Aircraft. Purple Sage Jennifer Miller with the Pikes Peak We painted a second compass Southland Field grand opening. Northeast Kansas A May installation dinner was rose and name at Midland Airmarkers included Lisa We're welcoming new member held in Colorado Springs, Airpark, and had excellent TV Cotham, Glad Strean, Ziggy Debra Clark, who recently Colorado. New officers are Linda coverage of the work. Chairman Novak, Deb Ransdell, Cathie received her private license. "Clancey" Maloney, chairman; New officers installed in June Cindy Wright, vice chairman; are Virgene Smolik, chairman; Bev Giffin, secretary; and Von NEW RATINGS Brooks Powell, vice chairman; Alter, treasurer. Clancey Evie Aussen, secretary; and Trish presented Phyllis Wells with a Mary Sand, Western N.Y. chapter: CFII ... Marge Koval, Greufe, treasurer. The meeting small statue of a falcon in ap­ Western N.Y.: instrument ... Evie Washington, Potomac: was primarily a business preciation of her organization for instrument ... Fran Huritz, Chicago Area: instrument ... Debra planning session. Evie shared the Section meeting we hosted Clark, Northeast Kansas: private ... Becky Wageman, Pikes pictures from her trip to last fall. Cindy gave Clancey Peak: commercial and MEL ... Cindy Wright, Pikes Peak: Australia and New Zealand. "the only airplane the chapter MEL ... Kay Roam, Oklahoma: CFII ... Stephanie Stone, Oklahoma: private ... Janie Bailey, Lubbock: MEL, CFII ... Other goings on include Trish could afford" -- a balsa wood attending an airline academy in model - accompanied by a gift Jane Bartos, Lubbock: commercial ... Margarita Martinez, Tulsa: CFII ... Tianna Ektzhorn, Tulsa: Learjet ... Susan Orlando, Florida ... Marge and certificate for an hour of flight Chappie, Santa Barbara: instrument ... Nancy Clinton, Long Jim Wahle made arrangements time. The evening ended with a Beach: instrument ... Chris Emmons, Santa Barbara: in­ for the airmarking at Junction birthday celebration complete strument ... Diann Laing, Reno Area: instrument ... Lucia City. Others in attendance were with a 99 - shaped cake. Malek, Santa Barbara: seaplane ... Elaine Tzetzos, Long Beach: Margie and Gene Smith, Brooks Captain Michelle Atchison MEL and ATP ... Lee Wilkerson, Santa Barbara: CFII ... Powell, Joyce Russ, Debbie hosted the June meeting, where Clark, Connie Troyer, Susanne we discussed and voted on bylaw Aimee Kuprash, Willamette Valley: CFII ... Batz, Virginia and Jack Colbert, changes. Elected delegates to the CONGRA TULA TIONS ALL! Miller, Sandra Leder, Dee Sally Plumley and past member from the cockpit during an involved in rocket building, Wilson and Nancy Koonce. Karen Anderson took off for the airshow . astronaut training, kites, paper The Hammond Balloon East Coast in two Cessna 172s. After the luncheon we were airplane construction, and a Festival and Airshow was helped They had a great time and good given free admission to the balloon launch. Julie Clark, by the efforts of Karen weather while touring the New Thunderbird Airshow at the appearing in her Northwest Milchanowski and Margie England states "just for the fun of Pasco Airport. Airlines captain's uniform talked Griener. Pat and Lauren Ward, it." to the group, and an SR71 team Sandra Leder, and Margaret SOUTHWEST from nearby Biehl AFB per­ Standing also participated. Columbia Gorge ...Fog halts proficiency formed to the thrill of the crowd. Pat is serving on the board for Discussion of the use of auto flying, so how 'bout a Other goings on: Esther the U.S. National Hot Air Balloon gas in airplanes took place at the brewery tour instead?...AE DeYoung and her 49 1/2 flew Championship, which will be May meeting in Hood River. photos, sealed 50 years, their Cessna 182 to Idaho Falls to held in Baton Rouge in 1989, visit friends including Eastern Some reported the presence of shown by photographer — 1990 and 1991. She'll be in higher pressures with autogas Idaho chapter members ... charge of emergency medical when removing the gas cap, if Aloha Jeanette Bell attended the recent services and air search and fuel inside is hot. Two chapter scholarships were Flying Nurses convention in rescue. We met the Mid-Columbia and given at the anniversary banquet Washington, D.C. Nancy Koonce is the new Central Oregon chapters to held at Hickam Air Force Base. chairperson for the Lake Charles discuss plans for the 1989 Section Student pilot Eileen Lambert was El Cajon Valley A irshow . meeting in Sun River, Oregon. presented the Lani Read In response to anti - aviation Goings on include the Pacific Memorial Scholarship to help Air Race board, which completed state legislation, Louisiana pilots Intermountain complete her private license. are forming the Aviation Assn. of final details for the October 1 A memorable weekend started Carol Read received the Aloha event ... We airmarked Romona Louisiana with Pat Ward as June 24 at Silverwood in North chapter Scholarship for her acting executive director. airport and plan to do Gillespie Idaho and Coeur d'Alene. We multiengine rating. The Field soon ... Over 300 met at Silverwood Theme Park recognition award went to Lois elementary school children Tip of Texas Saturday morning, and also saw Russell, for her contributions competed in our annual essay Our June meeting was well the Norton Aero Museum, during the past year. Mimi attended in number and spirit. contest. The winner got an general store, Main Street Tomkins was also honored by airplane ride ... Dottie Campbell Past chairman Kathy Davis Theater, High Noon Saloon, the chapter. She had just expressed appreciation to officers represented us May 31 at the Curtiss Aeroplane Factory and returned from the mainland after Aviation Day in National City serving with her and took a ride on the Silverwood qualifying for captain of the congratulations to Lesa Grider schools... Doris Ritchey won the Center Railway antique train! We Boeing 737. Science Teacher award. and the other newly elected met at noon at Lindy's officers. Gifts and cards were Restaurant for lunch. Northwest Bakersfield Fullerton presented to past officers, along We've been busy fueling Governor Pegge Blinco shared Goings on include these: Mary with a beautiful book of aircraft and acting as hostesses several proposed bylaw changes MacDonald and Kim Wilkes, of photographs and mementos. to be voted on at convention. for the Hayward - BFL - Las Orange County chapter, were on We accepted the invitation to An afternoon airshow was Vegas air race. Special mention hand at the Forest of Friendship manage the PX concession at the enjoyed by all. The evening goes to Maude Oldershaw for to accept the certificate for the August Air Show. dinner at the Coeur d'Alene again organizing our part in the late Darlene Brundage, both our Resort on the Lake completed race and to official timers Judith chapters having sponsored h er... this wonderful weekend. Special Faulstick and Marianne Laxague. Joyce lives was named to a NORTHWEST guest speaker and charter We also worked at the Minter second term as treasurer of the ...Weekend in Coeur member Bobbi Trout told of her Field Warbird Show parking Fullerton Airport Pilots Assn ... d'Alene, Bobbi Trout made many experiences as a pilot in planes and sponsoring a Cathy and Kevin Croy in­ pleasant outing...Tired of membership booth. the early years, and made troduced their son, Christopher, poker? Fly for eggs ..— available signed copies of her to the world on July 1 ... We also autobiography, Just Plane Bay Cities welcome Kimberly, daughter of A taco party was the highlight Willamette Valley Crazy. Robynn and Jim Gualtierre. Six of us met with the Southern of our July get - together We Oregon chapter in Ashland Mid Columbia enjoyed good food, conversation, recently to work on the up­ Our 4th Annual Spring Egg and especially a presentation by Golden West coming Northwest Sectional. Hunt was from April 1 until May Pat Chan and Joyce Wells on Goings on: Yvonne Souza and Included in registration will be 14. Searching for eggs at 15 their trip to Russia. Ruth Jayne Snook were each awarded such options as a Friday evening different airports, 50 members Rueckert attended the Forest of scholarships toward their Oregon wine tasting party from various northwest chapters Friendship ceremonies, and Don commercial ratings ... Our followed by the Shakespearean registered to participate. The and Ann Keith celebrated their member Pat Forbes was elected play "Twelfth Night," and a awards luncheon was held May 42nd wedding anniversary with a international treasurer. Sunday morning Rogue River jet 14, with guest speaker Captain trip to Africa, Victoria Falls, and boat trip with a stop along the Joe Bulmer of the 1988 USAF Z im babw e. Las Vegas Valley way at the OK Corral for a Thunderbirds. Bulmer flies the A tour of the Nellis AFB tour champagne brunch. It promises number three aircraft in his Cameron Park and radar room brought 23 to be a memorable meeting. second year as right wing pilot. "Aerospace Day for Kids," attending. Special thanks to In June, Jan Amundson, Verda We viewed a short film about the organized by Linda Swan and Linda Gagnon for arranging the Giustina, Mary Ellen Hobin, Thunderbirds, including scenes five others, had 500 children tour. Long Beach found landing a helicopter on an M ount Diablo Upcoming events include Mary Pinkney donated her oil rig interesting and intends to repainting the compass rose at honorarium from the Women's return for flightseeing tours to Our proficiency fly-in to Buchanan Field and development Fellowship of the Neighborhood Mt. McKinley ... June started off Mendocino was canceled by fog, of a chapter slide show. Church to our chapter as busy as May, with good but using our resourcefulness we scholarship fund. She spoke on turnout for officer installation flew to Boonville for a warm her trip to Tibet, including her dinner and our first airmarking welcome by local pilots. We Phoenix visit with Chinese general ... Elaine Bull came back from a were driven into town for lunch, Phoenix is bursting with new aviation pilots and parachutists. trip to Spain ... Peggy Williams shopping, and a brewery tour. members: Zoan Harclerade, Jo Sharon Crawford flew a twin m arked 1000 pilot h o urs on a The only disappointment was Peterson, and Lillian Rewer. Comanche to Denver on business golfing trip ... Ten of us enjoyed being unable to meet up with the Heather Horn was honored at a and managed to spend some time visiting with Australian Sction Sacramento and Cameron Park dinner and presented a with Joyce Jones and Wally member Nancy Bird Walton chapters. We later discovered scholarship by the Scottsdale Funk. Connie and Bill Farmer's while here for celebrations at the they made it into Mendocino Chapter of American Business daughter, Jean, soloed on her Western Air Museum. VFR, but had to leave IFR. Assn. sixteenth birthday. Flying since age nine, Jean is now a tenth grader, interested in music, and Forest of working part time washing aircraft. Friendship

Marin County celebration Going on include our Bearport booth at the Wings of Victory brought special airshow in May, bringing in scholarship donations, new mix of achievers members, prospectives, and 66s LaVonne Boyle, Anne to Atchison this Silverman, Michelle Scott, Lynn Thompson, Pam LaNoue, 66s year; Yeager's Amy Eccelsime and Jane Noble, and guests all flew to San Diego JUNE 1988: FOREST OF FRIENDSHIP, ATCHISON, banquet speech to work as volunteers at Air KANSAS—Pictured I. to r. are Edna Gardner Whyte, Fay Space / America 88 ... Renee Gillis Wells, Nancy Hopkins Tier, Alice Hammond, Muriel well-received Adams was home from Alaska Earhart Morrisey and her granddaughter Suzanne. prior to the Russia trip. Said she By Faye Gillis Wells an airline to fly jets in North America, was The celebration at the Forest from June 17 accompanied by her parents and seven other through 19 coincided with the sixtieth enthusiastic 99s from the Western Canadian Letters anniversary of Amelia Earhart's first flight Section. across the Atlantic, as a passenger in the There now is a drinking fountain in the I would like to respond to the letter from Fokker Friendship on June 18, 1928. Forest, and a paved road to the top of the Sherry Knight Rossiter [THE 99 NEWS, The anniversary of her flight triggered a hill. More improvements are planned for May/June 1988), of the Santa Rosa chapter. silent auction of the donations given by next year. In the body of her letter she stated that "... some wonderful companies that also have One of our guests was Group Captain and see that competent leaders are endured the vicissitudes of the past six Peter Johnson, assistant Air Attache, who nominated for each elected office." decades. And with the super cooperation of brought stirring messages of Friendship from Each candidate must meet certain Federal Express, the donations were flown to Great Britain, the recipient of Amy Phipps requirements and complete an application Atchison, along with letters from Jimmy Guest's bond of Friendship between our two stating her qualifications. This application is Stewart, Barry Goldwater, for Ruth countries. reviewed by a committee, and if the Reinhold, and a beautiful proclamation from Our guest speaker at the banquet was candidate meets all the requirements, is the state of Massachusetts where Amelia was Jeanna Yeager. She looks like a fashion notified of her selection. I have personally discovered. Federal Express, a caring model, has a captivating personality and a known Chanda Budhabhatti for over 12 company with 50 women pilots, also mind like a steel trap. Jeana, a 99, with her years. Her background has been in world arranged a special all-woman crew, for us, incredible nonstop flight around the world, finance for over a decade, doing business in on one of its flights to Kansas City. 99 Janet was an exciting climax to wind up "The North America, Europe, and Asia. Skliar was the first officer aboard. Beginning of It All," as we now set our There are no "tests" for "competent Among the 45 new honorees in Memory sights on the technology of today and the leaders," only their track record provides Lane were America's first two licensed stars of tomorrow. evidence of past abilities and ac­ women pilots, Harriet Quimby and Matilda In 1989, we again may have our complishments. Moisant, Jessie Woods, John Paul Riddle, celebration around the middle of June -- it's I strongly disagree with Ms. Rossiter's Russ Brinkley, Bob Saunders, Ruth cooler. Emphasis will be on Memory Lane letter in the implication that Chanda doesn't Reinhold, charter 99 11a Fox Loetscher, Art and the Forest itself, as we seem to have have a "strong business background" and and A1 Moey, Pauline Mallary, Sophia celebrated most of Amelia's pertinent an­ "understand the whole economic picture." Payton, Harold Pitcairn, Sam Walton, James niversaries over the years. B arbara L. H arper "Jimmy" Stewart and Henry Ford. Rosella We are looking forward to seeing you in Tucson chapter Bjornsen, the first woman officer hired by Atchison next June. Placer Gold marking there ... We flew to held this year at Sportmen's of interest and broadcasting two Goings on include Alice Nevada City, caught a trolley and Lodge. Those honored were popular KPRL radio announcers, Bowles, seen taking a friend and toured the city and Empire Mine Coralee Tucker for Woman Pilot Jim Shrivers and Joe Benson. her son flying ... Marge Clinton ... Plans are to airmark Douglas of the Year, Ace Nichols for the Cris Darbonne, Callie Fisher, and her 49 1/2 went to the County Airport in August. Trixie Ann Shubert Award for Marsha Moore, Shirley Moore, antique fly-in at Merced and Service, and Judith Runyon for Louise DeMore, Tina nelson, and snagged the prize for best T-6 ... Rookie of the Year. Special 66 Carolyn Corner all par­ Sacramento Valley Pat and Bruce Tucker are off for recognition awards were given to ticipated. a month of cross country in their Goings on include a learning Marcia Fuller, Marion McNiff, Cessna 150, headed for Arizona, experience at the San Joaquin and Fran Slimmer for leadership Santa Clara Valley Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Airshow, where we tried selling and service during the past year. We were guests of honor as an others ... Porterville's 38th coffee, donuts, and strawberries A serenade by the Sweet all - woman Coast Guard annual Moonlight Fly-in had ... Bonnie Neily was honored Adelines made our last chapter helicopter crew demonstrated air among its attendees Pat Tucker, with our service award ... meeting one to remember. - sea rescue techniques at the Marge Clinton, and their 49 l/2s. Twelve flew into Harris Ranch Jan Goforth did a great job as South County Airport. Following Both couples slept under the for dinner and a night flight booth director at the Van Nuys the event was a barbeque hosted wings of their aircraft, a C150 for home ... Another fundraising Airport Expo. We sold hot dogs by the Northern California the Tuckers and an SNJ-6 for the inventory with Macy's was held and soft drinks as a fund raiser Antique Aircraft Assn. Clintons. ... Shirley Winn is recuperating and prom o. Our June meeting featured from surgery June 27. Albert Bresnik, Amelia Earhart's Reno Area personal photographer. He Goings on: A gang of members, San Fernando Valley San Luis Obispo shared movie clips and photos of 49 l/2s, and 66s gathered at Chapter awards were Four planes caravaned across Amelia that had previously been Yerington Airport for the air­ presented at our annual banquet the county skies viewing points sealed for 50 years.

Arizona's colleges. A private pilot with 400 hours, she participated in most chapter activities and had served as activities chairman and chapter news reporter. The petite and bubbly Bonnie will be long remembered and sorely missed by those whose lives she brightened.

ROSEMAR Y ZANDER Past chairman of the Greater St. Louis Chapter, Rosemary was killed Research Scholar update when she was struck by a pickup truck as she rode her bicycle near her By Dora Strother home on June 28. She had been an active member of the chapter and Our Amelia Earhart Research Scholar program should be a source will be greatly missed. of pride for all members. The four scholars funded in eight years GRACE CLARA NOBLE have significantly expanded the available literature in several fields, A member of the Los Angeles chapter, Grace died January 14. bringing credit to The Ninety-Nines, and newfound identity to women pilots. VIRGINIA LOEB Dorothy Niekamp, Indiana chapter, was the first A.E. Scholar. Her A glider pilot and member of the Maryland chapter, Virginia died of project was an annotated bibliography of women pilots. Dorothy's cancer in May. Chapter members planned a fly-by in her honor at their survey of newspapers, magazines, even movie clips resulted in a 234 June meeting, which was to be held at the Atlantic Soaring Center in page volume containing a vast number of sources. Fairfield, Pennsylvania. Dorothy's research was lauded by Mr. Feulner of the Science and Technical Division of the Library of Congress as "... filling a gap in LEAHM. WARREN the literature of aviation." The editors of TIME-LIFE Books Leah died May 22, after a long bout with cancer. Originally from said the result of Dorothy's Amelia Earhart Research was "... in­ Newman, Illinois, she moved to St. Petersburg in 1970, and was a valuable in researching our book (Women Aloft), both to check member of the Florida Suncoast chapter. facts and anecdotes, and to discover women pilots we had never heard of." M A R Y YATES The second scholar was Shirley Render, Greater Winnipeg chapter, Longtime Mount Diablo member, Mary passed away June 14 after a who studied Canadian women as bush and pioneer pilots. Gayle long battle with cancer. She was a devoted 99 for many years and will Vail, Minnesota chapter, tracked safety records of women pilots, and be dearly missed by all who knew her. Dr. Claire Kopp, San Gabriel Valley chapter, conducted ex­ perimental research of how women orient themselves in flight R U B Y “DEE "K E A VENY situations. An enthusiastic 99 of the Aloha Chapter, Dee had been residing in The works of these scholars are the property of The Ninety-Nines, Escondido the past several years. Her effervescent personality will be Inc. and may be found at headquarters. m issed. Much work is yet to be done. The trustees of the AEMSF agree with Mr. Feulner that there are many "glaring gaps" to be filled BO N N IE RA VENSCROFT regarding women pilots. The A.E. Research Scholar grants help to A member of the Phoenix chapter, 24 year old Bonnie lost her life in a provide the missing data, and will hopefully stimulate the interest of tragic airplane accident May 29. Cause of the crash of her Beech other agencies in women pilots - agencies such as NASA, the Bonanza, which also killed three people on the ground, is as yet National Science Foundation and private sources. unknown. Bonnie was the 1986 recipient of the chapter's memorial Application data for A.E. Research Scholarships may be obtained 12 scholarship, awarded annually to a student of aeronautics in one of by writing Ninety-Nine headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK. RUSSIA GEORGIA—At right, scenes from Old Town Continued from page 3. in Tbilisi, and below, workmen in Leningrad of Mt. Mtatsminda. At the top we saw a prepare wrought iron newspaper with news of the summit decorations for meeting in Moscow, and though we upcoming festival. couldn't read it, assumed things were going well by the smiles on faces all around us. Over and over throughout the trip we saw the "thumbs up" sign, and their smiles told us they were just like us. We visited a tiny church founded in 1278 and were surprised to find hay on the floor. That afternoon we toured a Georgian art museum and were permitted to see exquisite gold and silver icons dating to the sixth century. One out­ pleasantries. We also gave them standing specimen came from the period delegation pins and explained our mission. 300 AD. The entire collection left us in Early the next morning we boarded awe. another Aeroflot plane for Moscow. The Georgian Dancers were slated for Though anxious to see this city, we left that evening in the Concert Hall, but the Georgia with some sadness. first half of the program was chamber Moscow is the capital of Russia and of music and recitations, and we began to the USSR. It is a large, cosmopolitan city think we had come to the wrong place. of some nine million residents and the Fortunately, the Georgian Dancers per­ seat of power for the entire Soviet Union. formed the second half and were sen­ Its history dates back to 1147. The sational. We had seen the Latvian Dancers nucleus of Moscow is the Kremlin and in Leningrad, but our hearts belong to the Red Square, and this is where we began Georgian. our familiarization. We were just in time to Off to see Muxeta next, this is an see “ goose - stepping" soldiers per­ ancient city built between the years 586 forming a change of guard at Lenin's and 605. Its Church of the Cross is tomb. famous for being the first to have a Red Square was originally a market­ cupola for the cross. En route we saw the place. It’s boundaries now are imposing remains of a bridge built by Pompeii in 65 ones: the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, BC. These ancient buildings made us two identical towers and Gum's depart­ realize the relative youth of the United ment store. States, and how much history we were Our most significant aviation experiencing in the Soviet Union. educational exchange took place that The Union of Soviet Women of Georgia afternoon at the House of Friendship, were our hosts that afternoon. They were where we met the first woman in space, all very strong women, and just like those Valentina Tereshkova. We were also we’d met before, concerned with the introduced to helicopter pilots and "Night same things as women all over the world. Witches" -- pilots who defended Their wit and “ joie de vivre" were Leningrad during WW2 by flying their tremendous, and the exchange was full of planes “ blind” (without any lights smiles and laughter. They thought us whatsoever) into combat against the NIGHT WITCH—Looking like a couple courageous and very strong physically to German pilots. of ordinary ladies, both were WW2 pilots be able to fly airplanes. Tereshkova arrived after introductions of incredible courage. On the left is a Dinner was really special. We dined in had been made. A national heroine to the Soviet who engaged German pilots in the modern Palace of Official Ceremonies Soviets, she is also an attractive and aerial combat in complete darkness, and built by the state in 1984, and used for gracious lady. She addressed us in right, 99 and former WASP Mad O'Don­ special events and to entertain VIPs. A Russian, and through her interpreter we nell. wine tasting party at a 17th century heard this fine Soviet spokeswoman tell countryside. Neither our driver nor our winery was on the next day's agenda. about her country's space program. guide had been there previously, and they At Old Town, inside the St. Nicholas Tereshkova also arranged a tour of the were almost as excited as we were. Church is a cross made of grape vines cosmonaut training facilities for the next Cosmonaut Yuri Malyshev, another and fastened with pieces of hair from St. day. national hero, met us and posed for Nino, dating from 346 AD and still in very International President Barbara Sestito pictures on the steps of the center. good shape. We stopped at a local bakery presented her with a 99 pin, in thanks for Malyshev was the first Soviet on our way back to the hotel, and met the her contribution to space and the in­ cosmonaut to walk in space, and has Prime Minister of Georgia and the Minister spiration she provides the world's women. been in space three times. He made us of Coal just leaving. We took the op­ Our trip to the Cosmonaut Training very aware of the camaraderie among portunity to greet them and exchange Center was a pleasant ride through the Please see RUSSIA page 15 Amelia EAA— 'Oshkosh'— is bi Earhart Lifesize more every year

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It is memorabilia from the United States, and a on everything, including the walls inside "Operation Thirst," feeding the volunteers room devoted to Yuri Gagarin, who died the aircraft. The captain agreed to pose who make EAA tick. It takes 110 loaves of in an airplane crash. Later we placed with our group in front of the airplane in bread each day to make sandwiches. It flowers at a monument honoring him and Helsinki - against Soviet policy, and takes 280 cases of drinks, between 80 and other space explorers. It was impossible making our guide very nervous. 100 gallons of juice, 170 cups of coffee, not to think of the astronauts who have Guess what?Helsinki was hot and 995 pounds of ice, 200 pounds of cookies, died in our own space program. humid; summer had come early to and on and on. The women of EAA come At the underwater training center, we Finland. back year after year to serve, and yes, we saw films on cosmonaut training and were We were met at the airport by Orvokki all take a turn at riding Operation Thirst. It's taken into a large building that houses the Kuorti, governor of the Finnish Section. a great way to see the airport and a great life-sized model of a space station. We She and her husband Perti escorted us to way to help. were not allowed inside the space station, our hotel. With free time to shop, we About 250,000 folks were on the grounds but could photograph as much as we quickly discovered Finland is very ex­ the first Saturday, and a record number on pleased. It was an exhilarating day for all. pensive. Sunday. Monday showed no sign of We were warmly welcomed with a slowing. Sunday was the millenium of champagne reception at city hall the next The traffic pattern gets a little busy when Christianity in the state of Russia and day. We toured the city by bus, then went all the warbirds take to the sky. When Verne some of us attended Catholic Mass at a to the Air and Space Museum and met Jobst, air show boss, was asked how he church in downtown Moscow. The taxi more of our 99s. briefed them, he just shrugged. could not take us directly to it, so we Coffee was served in the conference The airshow is spectacular, and seems to walked the last couple of blocks to the room, and we presented gifts to the get better each year. The wing walkers do a church, and had a hard time finding it, museum director, including books for the little more, and the Christen Eagles scare because the building's exterior didn’t look you more times; the whole show is one slick Please turn to the next page. like a church at all. production with Maestro Jobst directing a symphony of airplanes from atop the The Mass was in Latin and at its N e w ! airshow office. This year featured nighttime conclusion, the Russians filed out in total pyrotechnics, which made everyday silence, quite unlike our churches at fireworks seem a little tame. When the home. Concorde screams by, everyone runs to watch. The Harrier is another show stopper, Later that day we toured the Kremlin this year performing a flyby with a WW2 and the Armory in one of the many very F4U4 ... a little of the old mixed with the memorable outings of this trip. The new. buildings were interesting, but the art Courtney Bargerhuff sold chances on a treasures inside were almost in­ pedal driven Pitts Special her husband built, describable. The Armory houses the proceeds to go to the ways and means for world’s largest collection of gold, silver, North Central Section. Marcia Nellans had precious jewels and Faberge eggs. The her armada of airplanes made of soft drink jeweled wedding gown of Catherine the cans. She also had on an animal shirt Hazel Great was on display, and is priceless. A Jones tried to buy to wear at convention, complete warehouse was filled with Safari to Shangri La, Oklahoma. Marti unbelievably beautiful golden coaches. Pierce and Rita Adams, over in the Many were huge - about the size of a CABERNET SAUVIGNON friendship tent, helped registration. stage coach - and some had beautiful The length of the list deems impossible a paintings done by famous European mention of every member who was here artists. The Soviet Czars surrounded and needed to make Oshkosh work for the themselves with the finest that life could Premium California Wines, 99s. The Chicago and Wisconsin chapters offer. Their treasures were hidden behind Full Color Art Labels carry most of the load, but 99s come from the Ural Mountains during WW2, and are everywhere and they all pitch in to help. now protected behind the walls of the Call (800)544-8890 for full info. Susan Maule came, and brought other Kremlin underground. Special Limited Bottlings of airline pilots, telling them they should With the end of our visit to the USSR Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon. belong to our group. drawing near, we all seemed to share the We ship almost anywhere in the US. The party on Tuesday was great with both feeling that it was like nothing we had Special discounts on half & full cases. 99s and industry sitting down for dinner and ever experienced. Their world is complex Perfect for weddings, reunions, hangar flying. and fascinating beyond belief, but their promotional gifts, graduations. Oshkosh '88 was great. But then it always people are like people everywhere. We is. Chandelle of Sonoma, Glen Ellen, CA had seen only a small part of the USSR, PLACE # NAME(S) AIRCRAFT TOTAL RUSSIA 1. Gini Richardson '81 Cessna 172P 21.762 Continued from page 15. 2. McCormack/Allen '78 Cessna 172 21.088 3. Romero/Scott RACE RESULTS '78 Piper Archer II 20.148 4. Taylor/LaMar 19th Annual '71 Piper PA-28-R200 17.993 museum's library, then toured the facility. 5. Rodgers/Hnick '87 Piper Archer II 17.141 Palms to Pines Kuorti is quite a person in Finland; one 6. Mary Rawlings '81 Piper Warrior 16.755 whole section of the library is devoted to 7. Miller/Sprague A ir Race '79 Cessna 172 16.707 her and her aviation activities. Pretty neat 8. Kurrasch/Blech '79 Grumnan Tiger 16.143 to see one of our own so honored. 9. Schiffmann/Tarabetz '74 Cessna 182N 15.934 All good things must end. We had lunch 10. DeYoung/Kohler '80 Cessna 182Q 15.775 in a private dining room at the Malmi Airport, and afterward the airport director took us for a tour of the only airport we’d been allowed to examine thus far. It was during this tour that we learned the impact our USPFT team and the 99s had made in Helsinki. One young man pulled a pencil from his pocket to show us he had been a part of the World Championship held there last year. He was so pleased to meet more 99s and told us of his ad­ miration for Hazel Jones and Pat Roberts and their many contributions to the precision flying contests. We parted with a mixture of feelings, among them that we’d once again made our own small contributions toward furthering aviation, and to better un­ derstanding between nations, and perhaps managed another tiny step toward peace in the world. Hopefully we gave the THE NiNi Soviets we met a better understanding of 'MINES, INC. INTLkfJAJiC women who fly. Finally, we found it as W f N PHOTS much a thrill to sample other lands and SCENES FROM OSHKOSH—At left, our outdoor spot was the welcome shade of a tent cultures as to come home to the land of and the friends found beneath its cover. On the right is the booth run by members from our birth. Though lands and cultures may chapters near and far, found inside one of the exhibit buildings on the airport grounds. be different, the goals, dreams and hopes See story by Hazel Jones, page 14. of the world are pretty much the same.

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